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So the Obamas are looking for a hypoallergenic rescue dog? Well, Jezebel has just the breed for them: Greyhound. Today known mostly as racing dogs, Greyhounds have a proud history. They were protected by law in the Middle Ages, they appear in Chaucer, Shakespeare and the Simpsons, and are the only breed mentioned in the Bible. They’re cute, docile, and above all, they need political help.

Some 5,000-8,000 racing Greyhounds are killed each year. When the Jezebel poster got her 3-year-old ex-racing hound Liffey, he didn’t know how to climb stairs, he walked into glass doors, and didn’t understand mirrors. “He had spent his entire life in a crate, leaving only to pee, eat, or run.” The movement to stop such cruel treatment got a boost on election day, when Massachusetts voted to ban greyhound racing—but a presidential adoption would do wonders.

OMG! Chocolate Labs are gorgeous. My neighbor's dog (choc. lab) just had nine puppies on Oct.28. They are adorable. Michelle

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Nov 9, 2008 12:49 AM CST

I love Greyhounds! However, the Obama's need to decide which breed 'fits' their family. They have two very energetic girls. Whenever anyone desires to get a puppy, there are many considerations to take into account. Lifestyle, amount of care, grooming, personality of the particular breed, size, and 101 other things. Due to the fact Greyhounds are docile (as was stated in this artilce), it doesnt' exactly fit with two energetic little girls. My sister has a Greyhound (Gracie)...she's the most amazing dog! Yet, she doens't really like all the noise and excitment when her grandkids come over. "Gracie" prefers to stay behind the couch when they visit. Since one of the Obama children has an allergy to dog dander...are Greyhounds hypo-allergenic? (I don't know). This would be the major factor in their decision. Michelle